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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1920
Page
6
The Pioneer paper of Emmons County based in Linton notes rates for display ads 20 cents per column inch 15 cents for contract space and 10 cents per line for locals. It circulates across the county with advertising due by Tuesday noon each week.
The piece argues the victory margins show farmers oppose socialism, tax shifts favor city residents, and labor aligns with Townleyites. It predicts a constructive middle course, notes statewide rebuke of radicalism, and lists independents winning the North Dakota House and state ticket with congressmen Young and Burtness.
Tabulated results show elected justices of the peace in Emmons county. The list names the individuals chosen for each precinct, reflecting the county’s local judiciary selections.
A public message urges lawmakers and citizens to avoid partisan deadlock and pass wholesome laws for all. It notes party strength shifts in the Senate and House, stresses ending Townley influence and hate, and advocates a united path for North Dakota’s prosperity.
Minnie J Nielson wins another political victory amid harsh campaign attacks. Critics accused her of being tied to the book trade yet the league's supreme court twice found her qualifications acceptable. Her resilience elevates her standing as a major figure in North Dakota politics.
The article recalls J F T O'Connor’s strong bid against the Townley machine and notes the anti Townley faction failed to defeat Langer in the primary with many voters sticking to the Republican ticket in the fall.
The Record notes a rough election where stockholders from competing papers influenced vote outcomes. It highlights inspectors and judges who owned shares in candidate papers, violating the law that disallows election officials with such interests. The piece suggests risks of a contest if results had differed.
The league faced heavy opposition but fought hard in Emmons County. Insiders note the need for sworn accounts of money spent, as five men per precinct backed independents, and merit of the argument is credited for the outcome.
A brief notice invites readers to subscribe to the Emmons County Record to stay informed about county affairs and local happenings.
France and Italy sign a tripartite agreement with Great Britain to preserve their spheres of influence in Turkey. It defines French Cilicia and Western Kurdistan zones, Italian Southern Anatolia, while British interests remain undefined. The pact, signed at Sevres on August 10, pledges diplomatic support and business concessions including Baghdad railway exploitation.
Nonpartisan candidate Gov Frazier holds a small margin over Democrats after tabulation from 1,852 of 2,091 precincts in Fargo North Dakota. Endorsements and voter turnout cited as factors. Election officials report final results pending full count.
Frasier 104 498 leads North Dakota with O Connor 103 612 as Sveinbjorn Johnson concedes to Dr E F Ladd head of North Dakota Agricultural College who opposed H H Perry for U S Senate. Johnson admits J B Sinclair defeated R A Johnson for U S representative Third District and Harding could improve on Frazier. Baer of Independent Nonpartisan says Burt ness likely won U S representative First district but will wait official returns.
President Wilson directed Secretary Daniels to place a battleship at the disposal of President elect Warren G Harding for his Panama Canal trip. He also ordered use of the presidential yacht Mayflower to transport Harding and party to Hampton Roads to join the battleship. Governor Allen hailed Kansas victory as a major setback to Gompers leadership.
Fragmentary OCR shows a medical facility listing Surgeon M D Wolverton and doctor specialties including obstetrical disease eye ear nose and throat services. The note mentions glasses fitted and surgical care at a hospital setting in North Dakota.
Kipling Michiganand Randolph and Flargon Plazey two children ages four and two were burned to death while playing with matches. Investigators believe they started a blaze by igniting bales of straw in a building near their home.
Le Cointe won the international airplane race in Etampes France covering 186.3 miles in 1 hour 6 minutes 17 seconds. F P Raynham withdrew after lap one and Major R W Schroeder left the race due to ignition trouble. In Duluth Minnesota Dr Henrik Shipstead was among five held up by two bandits at the Northern Pacific Carlton station stealing $70 a gold watch.
A Goodyear tire on a rim was lost near Strasburg and Linten on Wednesday July 21. Finder should return it to Emmers County Motor Company of Strasburg for a reward.
The excerpt notes First National Bank and a 17er in the County Clerk's office praising Dakota Business College graduates. Banks and large firms favor Dakota trained employees, indicating strong local endorsements of the college's programs.
Advertisement for BLCARE dry cleaning and tailoring services by Klein, a tailor and cleaner in Bismarck North Dakota offering dry-cleaning pressing repairing dyeing retining and alteration work.
Five room house with large barn and two lots in a fine City of Linton location. Inquire of Dr. Wol verton.
For sale is a two story business house in Braddock formerly the Braddock News office. Sale available for cash or on time to a responsible buyer. Satisfactory trade will be considered. Address provided upon inquiry.
Land owned by Mrs. R. L. Wells at 1480 Spruce Place Apt. 14 offers 120 seres hay land for rent near Hague. Describes sections 25 26 and 35-Two, 180 Range 14. Contact Reed the Rivord 92.06 for details.
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